Self isolation is something most of us have never experienced before, at least not deliberately. In this post I will outline some simple tips about…
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Author: Despina Diamantopoulos
Certified Renaissance Exercise Instructor and Consultant
With more than 10 years of experience as an exercise instructor and consultant, I am continuously searching for ways to optimize health and fitness.
My quest for perfect health and natural beauty has led me to some of the best workout routines, nutritional guidance and lifestyle habits that have given me fantastic results.
Tame the Brain
“All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone.” ― Blaise Pascal, Pensées If good nutrition, proper exercise and sound sleep…
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A Simple Meditation
Following up on my last post, which discussed some of the benefits of meditating regularly, the infographic below describes a simple practice that can be…
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Sleep: The ABCs of ZZZs
“Do but consider what an excellent thing sleep is…that golden chain that ties health and our bodies together.” —Thomas Dekker (c. 1572-1632) Sleep is one…
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The bane of grain: three reasons to avoid wheat and find healthy alternatives
Grains, such as wheat, spelt, kamut, corn, rye, millet and barley have been consumed for millennia, keeping civilizations alive long enough to multiply exponentially. Wheat…
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The DES method: three keys to a healthy diet
Over the past decade, I have experimented with dozens of diets and lifestyles. With all the noise revolving around diet and nutrition, it is no…
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Move slowly for fast results
You have probably seen people in gyms thrusting weights up and down, spending long hours doing multiple sets several days a week. But moving weights…
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Welcome: The Four Pillars of Health
“If we could give every individual the right amount of nourishment and exercise, not too little and not too much, we would have found the…
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